Eligible dependents are the spouse or domestic partner who resides with the Insured Student and the student’s and/or spouse’s or the domestic partner’s natural child, stepchild, or legally adopted child under 26 years of age. For a full definition of who qualifies as a dependent please visit Insurance for Dependents.
Dependent enrollments are accepted during the open enrollment period of each term.
The Fall open enrollment period is from July 1 to September 1. Fall coverage starts on August 1 and will not be prorated if you sign up between August 2 and September 1.
The Spring open enrollment period is from December 1 to February 1. Spring coverage starts on January 1 and will not be prorated if you sign up between January 2 and February 1.
For a natural child, a birth certificate showing the student is the parent of the child.
For a stepchild, a birth certificate and a marriage certificate showing that one of the parents listed on the birth certificate is married to the student.
For an adopted or foster child, documentation from the placement agency showing that the student has the legal right to control the child’s health care.
Payment is due in full for the semester at the time of enrollment.
For newborns, the premiums will be prorated to the month in which the newborn is enrolled. For example, if the newborn is enrolled in February, premiums will be calculated from February forward.
Yes, Berkeley SHIP offers the same medical, dental, and vision benefits to students and dependents. For more information on the benefits under the plan, please see SHIP benefits
No, dependents must be re-enrolled each term. It is the student’s responsibility to enroll before the enrollment deadline listed on the Insurance for Dependents page. No reminder will be sent to students or dependents covered under the plan.
No, dependents must be enrolled for the same term of coverage for which the Insured Student enrolls. Dependent coverage expires concurrently with that of the Insured Student and Dependents must re-enroll when coverage terminates to maintain coverage.
